Carlow-Kilkenny — week of Mon, 3 Nov — Watch Them Work

What your Carlow-Kilkenny TDs did this week

Mon, 3 Nov – 9 Nov 2025 · 5 TDs · 3 bills voted on · 46 questions · 1 new lobbying filings

Votes this week

Finance Bill 2025

2025-11-06 · 1 vote · Govt (Finance)

A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further pr…

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A bill to provide for the imposition, repeal, remission, alteration and regulation of taxation, of stamp duties and of duties relating to excise and otherwise to make further provision in connection with finance; and to provide for related matters.

The motion · motion passed 6–4

Voted for 1 Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Did not vote 4 Catherine Callaghan · Jennifer Murnane O'Connor · John McGuinness · Natasha Newsome Drennan

Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2025: Committee and Remaining Stages

2025-11-05 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion failed 61–72

Voted for 1 Natasha Newsome Drennan

Voted against 3 Catherine Callaghan · Jennifer Murnane O'Connor · Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Did not vote 1 John McGuinness

The motion · motion passed 93–41

Voted for 3 Catherine Callaghan · Jennifer Murnane O'Connor · Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Voted against 1 Natasha Newsome Drennan

Did not vote 1 John McGuinness

Education (Affordable School Uniforms Bill) 2025

2025-11-05 · 2 votes

An amendment to the bill · motion passed 72–62

Voted for 3 Catherine Callaghan · Jennifer Murnane O'Connor · Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Voted against 1 Natasha Newsome Drennan

Did not vote 1 John McGuinness

The motion · motion passed 72–62

Voted for 3 Catherine Callaghan · Jennifer Murnane O'Connor · Peter 'Chap' Cleere

Voted against 1 Natasha Newsome Drennan

Did not vote 1 John McGuinness

Catherine Callaghan — Fine Gael 4 votes · 2 questions · 1 new lobbying return

Questions asked 2 total

Defence 2 questions
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on Ireland's proposed participation in the EU's SAFE initiative; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59616/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans to increase cadet pay above minimum wage, and to at least that of all other trainees in the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59617/25]

New lobbying 1 return

Childminding Ireland Children and Youth Affairs
- The new childminding system, and the concerns of childminders.

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor — Fianna Fáil 4 votes · 2 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 2 total

Transport 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the current speed restrictions that apply to motorbikes on national roads; and the penalties for speeding and the number of speeding fines and penalty points issued in 2023 and 2024. [59768/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage when the figures in respect of the housing sector by local authority for 2016 to 2024 will be published (details supplied), either by the CSO or his Department. [58167/25]

John McGuinness — Fianna Fáil 0 votes · 20 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 20 total

Health 10 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of children that have been offered an outsourced pathway to surgery for scoliosis through CHI; the breakdown of the number relative to the hospitals used for this purpose; the number still waiting for surgery through this process; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57862/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health to review the case of a child (details supplied); the number of cases that were reviewed; the number of cases recommended for surgery; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57870/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the number of children waiting for surgery relative to scoliosis/spinal correction in Carlow and Kilkenny; the number being considered by CHI for surgery through outsourcing; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57871/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if the home care hours package promised by the DOP, St. Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny, in respect of a person (details supplied) will be provided immediately as the family supporting their care cannot cope; and if she will expedite a positive response. [59479/25]
- 2025-11-05 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm the supports available such as a public health nurse or OT at primary care or community level in Kilkenny dedicated to people with mild intellectual disabilities; and the services available and if there is a waiting list. [60340/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if permanent transport will be provided for a person attending treatment (details supplied). [60799/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health further to Parliamentary Question No.482 of 24 September 2024, the progress made in arranging an operation for a patient (details supplied) that was scheduled in 2022, 2023 and 2024 in Beaumont Hospital and if she will expedite the matter. [60802/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health the progress to date in arranging a date for a procedure for a person (details supplied) in University Hospital Waterford. [60803/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if she will ensure that an appropriate location will be provided for the newly appointed GP and associated medical services at Mullinavat, County Kilkenny, if the local health centre has been assessed to determine its future use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60806/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Health if she will consider allowing dental hygienists to set up a practice in their own right and independent of a dental practice; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60912/25]
Social 3 questions
- 2025-11-05 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of an application for the State pension (contributory) in the name of a person (details supplied); if their recent application under the homemaker's scheme makes a difference to their qualification for a State pension (contributory). [60314/25]
- 2025-11-05 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if the approval for carers allowance for a person (details supplied) will be back-dated further; the rationale behind the decision; and if the applicant is entitled to the respite grant. [60317/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Social Protection if a full review of an application for carers allowance for a person (details supplied) will be undertaken. [60801/25]
Children 3 questions
- 2025-11-06 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality if permanent transport will be provided for a person attending treatment (details supplied). [60800/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of unaccompanied minors who have entered the country in each of the past five years from Ukraine and elsewhere; the arrangements to accommodate them and to provide specific services that may be required; the cost to the State for accommodation and health care in each of the past five years; if the required number of social workers are assigned to the care of these minors; the number of social workers dedicated to the response; and if the funding for the response comes from one Department or a number of Departments.. [60804/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the progress in arranging a report or overview arising from the Farrelly Commission report and the Dáil debate on the subject; the timeframe for the actions to be taken; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60805/25]
Justice 2 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration further to Parliamentary Question No. 865 of 13 May 2025, the status of an application made by a person (details supplied) serving a sentence in the UK for permission to complete the sentence in Ireland; and the timeframe for the process to be completed. [59214/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the reasons for the delay in completing the transfer arrangements of a prisoner (details supplied); for an indicative timeframe for the transfer of the prisoner; and if he will expedite the transfer considering the applicants deteriorating health. [59215/25]
Transport 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport if he will address the issue whereby people with a travel pass have to pay private bus operators €3.00 each time they book a seat on a bus; if he will respond to correspondence highlighting the issue (details supplied). [60028/25]
Housing 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the inclusion of Carlow and Kilkenny in the defective block scheme; the known number of households affected in each county; if the lab results for each house tested by the UK company will be released on request to the individual households; if he is aware that the lack of decisions by his Department is causing huge difficulties for individuals who want to take legal action to hold suppliers of defective materials to account; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60053/25]

Natasha Newsome Drennan — Sinn Féin 4 votes · 3 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 3 total

Education 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Education and Youth if a review can be conducted of the impact of removing a teaching post from a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59752/25]
Social 1 question
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Social Protection the requirements for an Irish citizen who has lived and worked in the United States and is now returning to Ireland to retire and wants to obtain a PSSN; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60295/25]
Climate 1 question
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment the progress on publishing the regulations for anaerobic digesters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59354/25]

Peter 'Chap' Cleere — Fianna Fáil 5 votes · 19 questions · 0 new lobbying returns

Questions asked 19 total

Education 6 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth her views on whether schools in Carlow and Kilkenny will lose teachers for the school year 2026-2027 due to a decline in pupil numbers; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [59448/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on school capital projects in progress in Carlow and Kilkenny. [59447/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on a climate action summer works scheme 2026 application for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [57877/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth for an update on emergency works applications by a school (details supplied). [57928/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progress of a building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58911/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Education and Youth the progress of a building project for a school (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58912/25]
Finance 6 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Finance the amount and average value of mortgages outstanding by credit unions at end September 2023, September 2024 and September 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58904/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Finance the amount and average value of business lending outstanding by credit unions at end September 2023, September 2024 and September 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58905/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Finance the amount and average value of personal lending outstanding by credit unions at end September 2023, September 2024 and September 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58906/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Finance the number of credit unions in Ireland at end September 2023, September 2024 and September 2025;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58907/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Finance if a date has been finalised for the Informal Ecofin meeting during Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58908/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Finance the amount of Irish Government Bonds held by Irish credit institutions and Irish credit unions; for an update on Ireland’s position on the regulatory treatment of sovereign exposures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58909/25]
Health 2 questions
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health for an update on adding chrome colitis and renal failure on to the long-term illness scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58019/25]
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Health her views on cancelled scheduled appointments for surgery for a person (details supplied), due to a shortage of beds in Beaumount Hospital. [59120/25]
Public Expenditure 2 questions
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the work of the accelerating infrastructure task Force; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59966/25]
- 2025-11-05 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Graiguenamanagh flood relief scheme; and the timeframe for completion [59967/25]
Defence 2 questions
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for an update on the capital works projects currently under way at Stephens Barracks, Kilkenny; the estimated cost of each of these projects; when each project will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60259/25]
- 2025-11-06 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the steps his Department is taking to improve pay and conditions of members of the Defence Forces. [60260/25]
Culture 1 question
- 2025-11-04 Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he will be allocating capital funding in 2026 towards the noise mitigation grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58910/25]